Wool Gathering

Here’s a witty book of children’s poems all about wool, sheep and their antics.

Wool Gathering: A  Sheep Family Reunion poems by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Ansley

One poem in particular should resonate with knitters. Aunt Eweginia is about a ewe who loves knitting and she knits the fleece right off of her body.

Ewe mustn’t watch,
Ewe see, that’s rude.
Eweginia knits till she is nude.

Although published in 2001, the book is still available. (2025 update: The book appears to be out of print, but you can find used versions of it.) You should also be able to find it at your local library, which is where we found it. Hana kept returning to this book and rereading it. I think she really enjoyed the poems. They are a little unorthodox and quirky—just what appeals to 7-yr-old kids.

Take a close look at the author’s website. She has all sorts of wonderful resources for kids including puzzles, crafts and songs among other interesting things.

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